Press Releases
- China Xiniya Fashion Limited Files Annual Report on Form 20-F
May 23 2013 1:08 AM ET
XIAMEN, China, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China Xiniya Fashion Limited ("Xiniya" or the "Company") (NYSE: XNY) announces that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which includes its audited financial statements.
- Wood Group PSN first with Hess in Gulf of Mexico
May 23 2013 1:00 AM ET
HOUSTON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) will deliver operations & maintenance services to Hess Corporation's Baldpate production platform in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, under a new five-year contract.
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- H2 Unveils the Premier Global Leadership Network for the Digital Industry
May 23 2013 1:00 AM ET
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- H2 (h2.co), an exclusive leadership network consisting of 250 of the technology industry's most influential operating executives across 9 global chapters, announced today the availability of key new offerings in conjunction with the 3-year anniversary of its first events.
- GeckoSystems, an AI Mobile Robot Co., Signs $5M Joint Venture Contract
May 23 2013 12:05 AM ET
CONYERS, Ga., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GeckoSystems International Corp. (Pink Sheets: GOSY | http://www.geckosystems.com/) is pleased to announce that due to a recently concluded licensing agreement, the company forecasts over $5,000,000 in initial and ongoing licensing revenues over the 5 year duration of the joint venture contract. For over fifteen years GeckoSystems has dedicated itself to development of "Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Service(tm)."
- U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 23
May 23 2013 12:01 AM ET
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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THURSDAY, MAY 23: VETERINARY MEDICINE
- Rate of bicycle-related fatalities significantly lower in states with helmet laws
May 23 2013 12:01 AM ET
BOSTON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Existing research shows that bicyclists who wear helmets have an 88 percent lower risk of brain injury, but researchers at Boston Children's Hospital found that simply having bicycle helmet laws in place showed a 20 percent decrease in deaths and injuries for children younger than 16 who were in bicycle-motor vehicle collisions.
- PantoneLIVE Puts P&G Iconic Brand Colors in the Cloud
May 23 2013 12:01 AM ET
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Rite, Incorporated and Pantone LLC, today announced that Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), the company behind consumer brands including Gillette®, Tide® and Pampers®, has implemented PantoneLIVE™, a cloud-based color service, to improve operational efficiency in packaging execution. With color so critically tied to brand equity, maintaining color consistency on product packaging is essential for brand recognition and ensuring consumer confidence and delight.
- Uganda Selects IBM and Waterfund to Benchmark Water Infrastructure
May 23 2013 12:01 AM ET
KAMPALA, Republic of Uganda, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterfund LLC and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that they have signed an agreement with the Ministry of Water and Environment of the Republic of Uganda that makes the country the first in Africa to become a member of the pioneering Water Cost Index (WCI).
- Blue Loan Services Reviews Highlight Quick, Hassle Free Processing Times And Excellent Personalized Care
May 23 2013 12:00 AM ET
SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Blue Loan Services is a full service mortgage company that has been operating in California for a number of years.
- HSBC UAE: Output Levels and Rate of Job Creation Rise in Non-Oil Producing Private Sector, While Growth of New Work Eases
May 23 2013 12:00 AM ET
DUBAI, UAE, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Summary
According to the HSBC United Arab Emirates PMI™, the UAE's non-oil producing private sector companies reported a further increase in output levels in April. While new orders continued to rise sharply, the rate of increase eased to the slowest in a year. Meanwhile, employment levels rose at the fastest pace in two years.
- SunPower Announces Pricing of $300 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of its 0.75% Senior Convertible Debentures due 2018
May 22 2013 11:10 PM ET
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) today announced that it has priced the previously announced private offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 0.75% senior convertible debentures due 2018. The sale of the debentures is subject to market and other customary conditions and is expected to close on May 29, 2013.
- The Coffee World Just Got A Little More Exciting
May 22 2013 11:03 PM ET
TORRANCE, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing misson to deliver the best-tasting coffees and teas to all parts of the marketplace, Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) is proud to announce the relaunch of its Metropolitan™ by Farmer Brothers product line, featuring three brand-new offerings: single-origin Kenya and flavored blends Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Almond. Metropolitan by Farmer Brothers continues to offer an extensive line of coffees, with exotic single-origins, classic blends, indulgent flavored coffees and premium espressos.
- Coty Inc. to Purchase Established Southeast Asian Distributor
May 22 2013 9:00 PM ET
NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Coty Inc., an emerging leader in global beauty, is pleased to announce the agreement to acquire StarAsia, an established distributor of beauty products in the markets of Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam) from its current parent, Isibane Pte. Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in Summer 2013.
- Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. Announces The Annual Board of Director Election Results
May 22 2013 8:56 PM ET
TSX, NYSE MKT: BXE
CALGARY, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. ("Bellatrix")
(BXE.TO) announces that the nominees proposed in the management proxy
circular for its 2013 annual meeting of shareholders held on May 22,
2013 were elected as directors. Detailed results of the vote on the
election of directors held at such annual meeting were as follows:Nominee
Votes For
Percent For
Votes
WithheldPercent
WithheldW. C. (Mickey) Dunn
- Dr. Raymond Hall and PILLO1 Featured on The Doctors
May 22 2013 8:50 PM ET
LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PILLO1, a doctor invented sleep device designed to reduce neck pain and improve sleep quality, today announced that its inventor, Dr. Raymond Hall, DC, will be featured on the syndicated television talk show, The Doctors, on May 23, 2013 (check local listings). The show will air on local affiliates in the U.S. and Canada. Check www.thedoctorstv.com for show times on CBS in cities throughout North America.
- Mears Transportation Launches New State-of-The-Art Website
May 22 2013 8:26 PM ET
ORLANDO, Fla., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mears Transportation is proud to announce its new website. This new website was developed as part of the company's ongoing efforts to improve brand recognition and provide Mears Transportation customers a fast and easy online experience.
- WET and Pilgrim Studios, the Producers of Discovery's New Series The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius, Launch Viewer Contest
May 22 2013 8:16 PM ET
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WET's Mark Fuller and Pilgrim Studios' Craig Piligian, Executive Producers of Discovery's new reality competition series, The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius, today announced a contest in conjunction with the show – airing Wednesday nights at 7pm E/P on Discovery – offering one innovative viewer per week the chance to win $5,000.
- Kingsway Announces Acquisition of HVAC Warranty Business
May 22 2013 8:05 PM ET
TORONTO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: KFS, NYSE: KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or
the "Company") and its subsidiary, 1347 Capital LLC, announced today
that the Company has finalized the purchase of certain tangible and
intangible assets of Trinity Warranty Corporation ("Trinity"). Trinity,
based in Lombard, Illinois, is a provider of warranty products and
maintenance support to consumers and businesses in the heating,
ventilation, air conditioning ("HVAC") and refrigeration industry. The - AppointmentRemindMe Finds Text Messages Are the Most Effective Way Of Reminding Clients Of Appointments
May 22 2013 8:03 PM ET
Cancelled appointments and no-shows will result in lost revenue for any
kind of business. Automated appointment reminders help clients remember
their bookings and reduce no-shows, but they also help businesses grow.
In addition to this, research shows that text message is the most
effective way of reminding clients of appointments, sales, and
discounts. - Heska Corporation to Present at the Stifel Dental & Veterinary Conference
May 22 2013 8:02 PM ET
LOVELAND, Colo., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA, "Heska" or the "Company"), a leading provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, announced today that the Company will present at the Stifel Dental & Veterinary 2013 Conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Le Parker Meridian hotel, 119 W. 56th Street in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time in the Estrella Room.
